U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-chairman of the U.S. Commission on China, (CECC) and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs global human rights subcommittee, called China’s one child policy announced in 1979 state sponsored violence against women and children—including and especially girls—and constitutes massive crimes against humanity. He made the remarks today as a keynote speaker at a Heritage Foundation event on the Chinese government’s brutal implementation of the policy. “The Nuremberg N... Read more

As the American public becomes increasingly worried about the potential spread of the Ebola virus in this country, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, repeated his earlier call for enhanced Ebola testing for those coming from affected countries. He said improved testing will be an important main component of legislation to address the escalating international epidemic which he plans to ... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith of Robbinsville, N.J. received the 2014 Community Service Award of the Catedral Santa Maria de la Asuncion--St. Mary's Cathedral--of Trenton N.J. for his dedication to serving the public. His work on autism, Alzheimer's disease, human trafficking, human rights and other issues were cited by Rosa Rosado, Gala Chairwoman as she presented him with the award at the Oct. 4 event. Congressman Smith spoke to the over 600 attendees at the Third Annual Community Recognition Gala h... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) joined Hamilton Township Mayor Kelly Yaede and other township and school officials to discuss last night’s news that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) finding that a Hamilton preschooler who died last week has tested positive for Enterovirous D68 (EV-D68). Mayor Yaede also announced that the Mercer County Medical Examiner determined today that EV-D68 was the cause of death. Yaede, who with health officials informed the family of the pre-s... Read more

A New Jersey congressman says drastic measures could be needed to stop the spread of Ebola. Rep. Chris Smith is calling for a protocol to be put in place. He sits on the Global Health committee and gets regular briefings from the CDC. Smith says New Jersey faces unique risks with a major international airport and seaports. "The next flight that comes here could carry a risk of contamination," he says. (Click here or on image below to watch video) CDC FAQ NJDOH FAQ Information for those returning... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) Wednesday called on President Obama to get personally engaged and work to resolve the case of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, who has been imprisoned in Mexico for 184 days, and bring our Marine back home. “It is a dereliction of duty on the part of the President,” Smith said at a hearing on Capitol Hill entitled Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi: Our Marine in Mexican Custody. “And not just that he hasn’t called [Mexico's] President Nieto, but that he has not put the ful... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) presented Stephanie Giunta, Director of the Steinert High School Marching Unit, and student Hunter Nolan, a flag and a congressional letter of congratulations on the marching unit's 30th anniversary hosting its "Music in Motion" event set for Oct. 19. Smith made the presentation just prior to the marching band's performance at the Oct. 2 away game against Allentown High School in Monmouth County. He enjoyed the performance and stayed to talk with parents and other... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced today that four schools in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools. “Educating our children is among the most important investment we can make in our families’ and our nation’s future,” said Smith. “I am thrilled that four of the 11 Blue Ribbon Schools in New Jersey are located right here in the Fourth Congressional District of New Jersey.” The four schools being ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-chairman of the U.S. Commission on China, (CECC) and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs global human rights subcommittee, called on the government China to show "leadership and restraint" in dealing with peaceful demonstrations and urged the Chinese government to respect the commitments it made guaranteeing autonomy and fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong. Smith also said he will be establishing a congressional Hong Kong Caucus to monitor human rights in the fo... Read more

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now confirmed the first recorded case of Ebola in the United States, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, repeated his call for a comprehensive approach to fighting Ebola and announced that he will be introducing legislation to address the escalating international epidemic when Congress returns in November. “Ebola and several other ne... Read more